Doctor Who 60th Anniversary 

To celebrate 60 years of the iconic sci-fi series Doctor Who, we collaborated with BBC Wales to deliver an epic, water-based AV spectacle at Cardiff Bay’s Roath Basin. Over four nights, a towering 30-metre water screen became a shimmering canvas for Daleks, TARDIS time travel, and regenerating Doctors. This culminated in a preview of Ncuti Gatwa as the fifteenth Doctor.

With the weight of a six-decade legacy on its shoulders, the BBC wanted something truly out of this world. The brief? Deliver a public-facing, large-scale show that honoured Doctor Who’s rich history while teasing its future. The challenge was to translate high-energy TV content into something visually powerful on a water screen. An unusual and technically demanding projection surface, all while keeping everything clear, compelling, and crowd-ready.

Our team provided creative consultancy and AV firepower to make the BBC’s content shine on water. Using two Panasonic PT-RZ21 projectors and a MadMapper media server, we projected footage onto a 30m water screen, made possible by twin 55kW pumps installed in the basin.

We worked closely with the BBC, advising on how to optimise visuals, including content from veteran script editor Gary Russell – for the unique projection surface. The result: a visually explosive tribute featuring legendary scenes, beloved characters, and a sneak peek at the next chapter of the Time Lord’s journey.

Crowds turned out in droves, social media lit up, and fans from across generations were transported through time and space – right there in Cardiff Bay. The water show became an instant hit and a centre-piece for Doctor Who Day, proving that AV spectacle and storytelling can collide with unforgettable results.